Children's Cold and Allergy

Children's Cold and Allergy is a combination medicine that helps relieve symptoms of the common cold or seasonal allergies, such as sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, and itchy, watery eyes.

Children's Cold and Allergy may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

You should not use antihistamine medication to make a child sleepy.

Measure liquid medicine with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Follow all the instructions on the label and package. Use it exactly as directed.

Do not use Children's Cold and Allergy if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A serious drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to brompheniramine or phenylephrine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe for you if you have ever had:

• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis;
• diabetes;
• high blood pressure or heart disease;
• an enlarged prostate or difficulties urinating;
• glaucoma; or
• an overactive thyroid.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 6 years without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Children's Cold and Allergy and call your doctor right away if you have:

• nervousness, dizziness, or trouble sleeping;
• chest pain, fast or irregular heart rate;
• little or no urination;
• very high blood pressure (severe headache, ringing in your ears, anxiety, trouble breathing);
• if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever; or
• if new symptoms develop.

Less serious side effects may happen more often, and you might not have any at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1 800 FDA 1088.

Since cold medicine is taken as needed, you might not have a set dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

This medication may affect your thinking or reactions. Be cautious if you drive or do anything that needs you to be alert.

Drinking alcohol while taking Children's Cold and Allergy can lead to side effects.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, or sleep medicine. Many combination medicines have brompheniramine or phenylephrine. Using certain products together can result in taking too much of this medicine. Check the label to see if a medicine has an antihistamine or decongestant.

Using Children's Cold and Allergy with other drugs that make you sleepy can make you feel even more drowsy. Talk to your doctor before taking opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.

Before using this medicine, ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when taken together. Not all possible interactions are included in this medication guide.